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SIB 12 10 15: Timing chain inspection
Timing chain inspection on N63 engines (2007–2015); BMW gives an inspection and repair procedure.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10147188 · Jul 2015 · also written SI B12 10 15, B121015
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
After the conversion, the forecast interval did not change to the desired 10,000 miles/12 months, or the forecast is displayed as an invalid value, for example: 25,000 miles/24 months. 1. Incorrect DME coding or calibration data 2.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 12 10 15 Also written: SI B12 10 15, B121015, 12 10 15, SIB-12-10-15, SI B121015 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10147600, 10147660, 10152303, 10147188 (revisions) |
| Document IDs filed | 121015, B121015 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | (first filed Jan 2015) |
| Models | 1 Series M, 528i, 535i, 550i, 740i, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M |
| Model years | 2007–2015 |
| Chassis | E60, E70, E71, E72, F01, F02, F07, F10, E82 |
| Engines | N63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Electrical System Engine Equipment Equipment Adaptive/Mobility Equipment › Electrical |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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